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SAFETY
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General Safety Precautions For Electric Tools ....II
General Safety Precautions For Pneumatic Tools
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Read and understand instruction manual before operating the tool.
Keep work area clean and uncluttered.
Consider work area and environment. Keep work area well lit. Don’t expose power tools to rain or wet locations. Don’t use power tools in presence of flammable gases or liquids. Keep visitors away from work area.
Store idle tools. When not in use, tools should be stored in a dry location.
Use correct tool. Use tool for intended purpose only.
Use safety glasses. Also use proper face or dust mask if cutting operation is dusty.
Don’t wear loose clothing or jewelry when operating tool. Wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair. Rubber gloves and non-skid 15. Remove adjusting keys and wrenches before turning
footwear are recommended for working outdoors. tool on.
9. Never carry tool by cord or yank it to disconnect from 16. Avoid unintentional starting. Be sure switch is OFF when
receptacles. Keep cord away from oil, heat and sharp edges. plugging tool in.
10. Secure work with clamps or a vise. 17. Use only outdoor-use extension cords when operating 11. Don’t over reach. Keep proper footing and tools outdoors.
balance at all times. 18. Check damaged parts. Damaged parts should be properly 12. Maintain tools with care. Keep tools clean for better and repaired or replaced by an authorized service center.
safer performance. Follow instructions for lubricating and 19. Never leave tools running while unattended. Do not leave
changing accessories. tool until it comes to a complete stop.
13. Guard against electrical shock. Prevent body contact with 20. Use only Hitachi replacement parts when servicing.
grounded surfaces, such as: pipes, radiators, ranges, etc. 21. Use recommended accessories only. 14. Unplug tools when not in use, before servicing, and when 22. Stay alert when operating tool.
changing accessories, such as blades or bits.
Read and understand instruction manual before
operating the tool.
Protect yourself. When operating the tool, always wear safety eye protection and ensure that people nearby do so also. Wear proper clothing--neckties, gloves and open cuffs can be caught by a tool.
Use only for proper applications and with fasteners designed for the tool. Exceeding the recommended usage for a tool can cause operational problems,
and can only be dangerous. Also, use only approved fasteners--trying to make the wrong ones fit will only cause problems.
Handle the tool correctly.
• Use a correct stance and make sure your footing
is secure.
• Stop operation if something appears to be wrong.
• Check the push lever and trigger: Without fasteners
loaded, connect the hose and depress the push lever against test or scrap material; if the sound of operation occurs, it indicates a fault and the tool should be inspected and repaired. Also, if merely pulling the trigger causes driver blade movement, there is a problem, and inspection and repair is indicated.
Keep your finger off the trigger except during fastening operation, because serious injury could result if the push lever accidentally contacts
or others in work area.
Keep hands and body away from the discharge area. The nailers with contact trip
mechanisms may bounce from the recoil of driving
a fastener and an unwanted subsequent fastener may be driven, possibly causing injury.
• Hold the tool firmly against material to be fastened, • If the tool suffers a severe impact, crack or other otherwise fastener rebound can occur. damage may occur. Also, do not try to engrave or scratch • Be prepared for kickback; if the fastener strikes identification marks on the tool casing. Never use a tool if
something hard like a knot or another fastener, the a crack develops or if air is escaping.
tool can recoil towards you. 7. Be careful with air pressure
• Remove fasteners from tool after use. • Never exceed recommended air pressure.
• Never point the tool at anyone. • Make sure the hose is securely fastened into the
• Never disconnect the hose with your finger on the coupler and that the air fitting is securely seated in
trigger, because there is a chance that the next the tool.
time the hose is connected, the tool could fire • Use only compressed air – using any other kind of gas spontaneously, or operate incorrectly. mixture is very dangerous.
5. Use in a safe environment. 8. Be careful with thin work materials and corners; a • Do not expose compressor, air regulator or tool to long fastener could pass right through.
periods of direct sunlight. • Don't use pneumatic tools on both sides of the same
....• Allow only authorized people to use your pneumatic
tools. • In elevated locations, secure the hose to a point near
• Pay attention to the those around you--never permit horse play around or with the tool.
the location where you are working and don't work while moving backwards.
• Be careful of sparks; never use the pneumatic tool
around flammable liquids or combustible materials. Note: When using single trip mechanism, the
6. Maintain the tool carefully. operator must depress the push lever against the • Maintain proper tool assembly- do not remove workpiece and then pull the trigger. This must be
covers or screws, or attempt to make repeated each time to drive a fastener.
work surface simultaneously.
modifications. • Secure the fastener guide–if use is attempted with it
open, there is a chance of dangerous discharge.
• Follow correct repair and service procedures. Use only
Hitachi replacement Parts.
• Check the tool before each use.
• Keep the tool in a dry place, and out of the reach of
children.
• Do not remove the plastic shield; there is a danger of
collating wire or misfired fasteners being ejected.
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Special Safety Precautions For Pneumatic Tools IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Read and understand tool labels and all of the operating instructions, safety precautions before operating or maintaining a pneumatic nailer. Failure to follow warnings could result in DEATH or SERIOUS INJURY. Most accidents that result from the operation and maintenance of Nailers are caused by the failure to observe basic safety rules
or precautions. An accident can often be avoided by recognizing a potentially hazardous situation before it occurs, and by observing appropriate safety procedures.
Some Hitachi nailers have standard contact trip mechanisms (Bounce Fire):
An optional sequential trip kit (single shot) is available for tools without selective actuation. To order a kit locate the appropriate part number listed next to each tool and call: USA 1-800-706-7337 Canada 1-800-970-2299
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